Question
What should be done when a 9-year-old child has a fever of 37.8°C?
Answer
When the fever is not higher than 38.5°C, one can initially attempt to help the child cool down using alcohol sponge baths. At the same time, it is important to further investigate the cause of the child’s fever, as it may be due to infection, connective tissue disease, or other reasons. It is not recommended to rush into using medication to reduce the fever without determining the cause.